He was born on March 29, 1931 in Kosciusko County, to Walter and Agnes (Hardman) Warner. He graduated from Sidney High School. He was a lifetime Sidney area resident. Maurice was a US Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He married Janyth Rooney on June 9, 1957. He was a member of the Dutchtown Brethren Church in Warsaw and was a retired farmer. He also enjoyed traveling with his family through 49 states and 8 different countries.

He is survived by his wife, Janyth; two sons, Leon (Jennifer) Warner, Warsaw and Lowell Warner, Indianapolis; two daughters, Judy Warner, Markelville and Joyce (Rodger) Evans, Bluffton; seven grandchildren; two step grandchildren; one great-grandchild and four step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, L.V. Warner, and a sister, Devona Farley.

Funeral services will be held Monday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 W, North Manchester, with Pastor Jack Worth officiating. Friends and family may call on Sunday, June 9 from 2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. and Monday, June 10 from 10-10:30 a.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery.